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David Saker
Sun, November 17 2013
Ashes 2013-14: Chris Tremlett, Matt Prior in line to play in 1st Test
Pacer Chris Tremlett and injured wicketkeeper Matt Prior were given the thumbs up by England on Sunday, suggesting both are likely to play in the first Ashes Test against Australia starting on Thursday.
Mon, November 04 2013
James Anderson will be England’s standout seamer in Ashes 2013-14: David Saker
England bowling coach David Saker predicts James Anderson will once again be the tourists' standout quick in the upcoming Ashes 2013-14 series, saying he thrives in his role as leader of the pace pack.
Sat, October 26 2013
England bowling coach David Saker signs new deal till 2015
England's Australia-born bowling coach David Saker has signed a new deal which will keep him on until the end of the 2015 English season, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Friday.
Sun, September 08 2013
David Saker backs Ben Stokes to earn place in England squad for Ashes 2013-14
Promising England players such as Ben Stokes can use the ongoing one-dayers against Australia to press their Ashes squad claims, according to bowling coach David Saker.
Fri, August 23 2013
Ashes 2013: Geoffrey Boycott slams England’s slow over-rate and defensive fields at The Oval
England great Geoffrey Boycott accused Alastair Cook's men of "poor cricket" as the over-rate slowed to a crawl on the second day of the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia at The Oval on Thursday.
Fri, August 23 2013
Ashes 2013: David Saker keeps faith in Chris Woakes and Simon Kerrigan
England bowling coach David Saker is backing the selections of Chris Woakes and Simon Kerrigan after Australia posted a commanding first innings total after day two at The Oval. England's selection gamble backfired as surprise debutants Simon Kerrigan and Chris Woakes suffered a chastening introduction on the first day of the fifth Test against Australia...
Fri, August 23 2013
Ashes 2013 5th Test: David Saker hopes England can reach 400-450
Fast bowling coach David Saker says England's batsman can match Australia's first innings score and set up the chance of a victory. Saker spoke to ECB at the end of Day Two at The Oval where Australia declared on 492 for nine. In reply, England finished the day on 32 without loss. Steven Smith scored...
Sat, August 17 2013
Ashes 2013: Alastair Cook brushes off Shane Warne’s criticism
England captain Alastair Cook said he is happy to face continued criticism over his leadership style so long as his side keep winning.
Wed, August 14 2013
Ashes 2013: Shane Warne blasts Alastair Cook’s negative tactics
Australia great Shane Warne maintained on Wednesday that England had won the Ashes in spite, rather than because, of Alastair Cook's overly defensive captaincy.
Sun, July 07 2013
England pace spearhead James Anderson reveals preparation methods for Ashes 2013
England pacer James Anderson reveals he spend an hour daily to visualise his bowling tactics everyday, but he also gets nightmares of being smashed for boundaries by Australia batsmen, a few days before the highly-anticipated Ashes series begin.